The Early Bird Gets The Link

If we’re honest, when things are not going our way, this is what we think whether we say it aloud. It is certainly difficult when our plan for our life does not line up with God’s plan. This internal restlessness could become a recipe for spiritual discouragement.

Our conscience is the first tip-off. Do we have freedom in our conscience to indulge in whatever we’re doing? Do we have regret after indulging in it? Most people can sense when they’ve crossed a line. Sometimes we blur those lines due to repetitive use of something as an escape—we can grow callous to what we’re doing. And what started as a coping mechanism becomes so much a part of life that it works itself into our identity

Through my years of working with kids, five guiding principles helped me as a counselor, teacher, and especially as a mom. While not all methods work for all children, I’ve found these principles work for a variety of children, regardless of their age, sex, or disposition.